The Treaty Group Inc. v. Drake International Inc. – Ontario Court of Appeal – June 25, 2007

Both employment agencies and employers need must ensure that they act reasonably towards the hiring of potential employees, otherwise they may be held responsible for any negative actions that the employee causes.

The June 25, 2007 decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal in The Treaty Group Inc. v. Drake International Inc. (2007) 86 O.R. (3d) 366 (“Drake”) provides that both employment agencies and employers must act reasonably in ensuring that an employee is a good “fit” for the employer. Specifically, employment agencies need to ensure that they act reasonably by conducting reference and background checks on potential employees, while employers need to safeguard themselves by reasonably supervising their employees. read more »